Year: 2005

Seasonality 1.0 weather monitoring app released

Posted by | Mar 21, 2005 | |

Gaucho Software has released Seasonality 1.0, which “takes weather monitoring to a whole new level with weather forecasts, radar images, sunrise/sunset times, and much more.” Seasonality features: 7 day forecast with high/low temperatures and probability of precipitation; local radar image showing current precipitation; graphs of previous temperatures and wind speeds; daily sunrise and sunset times; the ability to monitor multiple locations; and an option that automatically saves weather data to allow viewing of past conditions.

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Apple disables iTunes Music Store hack

Posted by | Mar 21, 2005 | |

Apple has closed a security hole that allowed a program to connect to the iTunes Music Store and buy songs stripped of antipiracy protections, reports CNET News.com. “The PyMusique software, created by a trio of independent programmers online, emerged last week as a copy protection-free back door into the popular iTunes store. One of the creators was Jon Johansen, the Norwegian programmer responsible for releasing DVD-copying software in 1999.

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REALbasic 5.5.5 update released

Posted by | Mar 21, 2005 | |

REAL Software has released REALbasic 5.5.5, an update to its software development environment. The new version improves reliability and enhances the user experience for VB Project Converter. VB Project Converter is a utility included for free with REALbasic that helps Visual Basic developers port existing applications to REALbasic where they can be cross-compiled for Linux and Macintosh.

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DecoDock connects iPod shuffle in style

Posted by | Mar 21, 2005 | |

Pressure Drop has announced DecoDock, a stylish new dock designed to complement and enhance the iPod shuffle. “DecoDock provides an elegant solution for users who want a simple, artistic way to connect their iPod shuffle to their computer. Designed in the classic Art Deco style, the DecoDock?s lighted columns tower over a brilliantly colored and graceful arc, enhancing the pleasing simplicity of the iPod shuffle.

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